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10 results for “war powers”
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VFA SI Solution · SI Solution responding to S. 5367 · Aug 10, 2026
Veterans Financial Security and Recoupment Reform Act of 2025
…automatic review mechanism. Article I, Section 8, Clause 11 (power to declare war and raise armies) Article I, Section 8, Clause 12 (power to raise and support armies, with two-year appropriation limit) Article I, Section 8, Clause 13…
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VFA SI Solution · SI Solution responding to H.R. 10126 · Aug 22, 2026
Foreign Military Sales Industrial Base Planning Act of 2025
…which is within Congress's power under Article I, Section 8, Clauses 11-14 (war powers and military) and the Necessary and Proper Clause. Article I, Section 8, Clause 11 (declare war and grant letters of marque and reprisal) Article I,…
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VFA SI Solution · SI Solution responding to H.R. 8800 · Jun 19, 2026
National Defense Authorization and Constitutional Safeguards Act for Fiscal Year 2027
…8, Clause 12. No funds may be used for surveillance of U.S. persons without a warrant based on probable cause, except in exigent circumstances approved by a federal judge within 48 hours, consistent with the Fourth Amendment. Any provision…
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VFA SI Solution · SI Solution responding to S. 567 · Jun 16, 2026
First Rhode Island Regiment Congressional Gold Medal Act – Constitutional Tightening
Recognize the First Rhode Island Regiment for its Revolutionary War service by authorizing a single Congressional Gold Medal in their collective honor. Section 1. Authorization of Award. The Speaker of the House of Representatives and the…
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VFA SI Solution · SI Solution responding to H.R. 9215 · Jun 11, 2026
Defense Contractor Performance Incentive and Oversight Act of 2025
…(clear standards and appeal rights included to satisfy this) Tenth Amendment (powers not delegated to the United States reserved to the States; this solution applies only to federal contractors v
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VFA SI Solution · SI Solution responding to H.R. 10108 · Aug 18, 2026
Hazardous Materials Transparency and Federalism Act of 2025
…of trade secrets and national security, non-preemption of state police powers, sunset provision to prevent permanent expansion, and cost containment through fee-based funding and spending caps. The original bill may have applied to purely…
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VFA SI Solution · SI Solution responding to H.R. 9188 · Jun 10, 2026
Interagency Review Acceleration Act for National Defense Priorities
…constitutional authority for federal override of state land-use or permitting powers (Tenth Amendment). Original may restrict judicial review or public notice requirements in a way that implicates Fifth Amendment Due Process (property…
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VFA SI Solution · SI Solution responding to H.R. 9153 · Jun 06, 2026
Military Installation Facility Flexibility and Accountability Act of 2025
To allow certain military installations to be exempt from Department of Defense guidance that limits the total square footage of facilities, in order to accommodate mission-specific needs without being constrained by aggregate caps.…
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VFA SI Solution · SI Solution responding to H.R. 9321 · Jun 18, 2026
Veterans Legacy Program Grant Use Expansion and Oversight Act
…I, Section 8, Clause 18 (Necessary and Proper Clause) Amendment X (Reserved Powers)
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VFA SI Solution · SI Solution responding to S. 4784 · Jun 17, 2026
Streamlined Defense Authorization and Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2027
Authorize appropriations for FY2027 for DoD military activities, military construction, DOE defense activities, and set military personnel strengths. Section 1. Short Title. This Act may be cited as the 'Streamlined Defense Authorization…